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To grow in your career as an aerospace engineer, you need:
Get the knowledge you need, as well as the technical skills for fieldwork practice, through CSU's online aerospace engineering master’s program.
After completing this program, you will be prepared to balance engineering and business objectives. You will also expand your capacity for strategic decision making, allowing you to take on more challenging projects with greater confidence. Learn to balance the needs of a complex engineering project with other important factors, such as:
In addition to studying fundamental topics like mechanical design and computational methods, you will have the opportunity to select courses from several specialized engineering disciplines, including:
Aerospace engineering can be a rewarding and lucrative field, with an average salary of $118,610, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employment opportunities for aerospace engineers have been projected to grow three percent between 2019 and 2029.
By earning a master’s degree in aerospace engineering, you will be well-positioned to pursue advancement opportunities within or outside your current organization. Potential career opportunities for graduates of this program include:
This online program allows you to earn your master's degree from a respected, regionally accredited public research university in Colorado without traveling to a campus. Balance your academic studies with your career, family, and personal obligations.
Although this program is entirely online, you will still have opportunities to interact closely with both your instructors and peers. You will also have access to many of the same resources and services as CSU’s resident students.
Interested in learning more? Here's 10 exciting things you should know about Aerospace Engineering at CSU.
A minimum of 30 credits are required to complete this program. Of the 30 minimum credits required for this program, at least 21 credits must be at the 500-level or above and earned at CSU.
Select at least one course from two different groups for a minimum of 6 credits:
Select at least eight courses from the technical electives or the foundational courses for a minimum of 24 credits:
| Fall semester | May 15 |
| Spring semester | November 1 |
Note: Full consideration will be given to applicants who have submitted all documents on time. Applications received after the deadline will be considered only on a space-available basis.
Start your application online and upload materials directly into the online system. You can save your progress and return any time.
Apply Now*If you do not meet minimum requirements, please contact engr-me_graduate@mail.colostate.edu to get your pre-requisites and prior experience evaluated before formally applying for the program. Depending on academic background, students without a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering may also be required to take additional courses. Please use the following email subject line: ME Online – Admission Inquiry – YOUR NAME.
Prepare the materials below and upload when you apply online:
Complete the online graduate application and pay the nonrefundable application processing fee (payable online). As soon as you have completed the required information, please submit your application. Your application will not be reviewed until it is complete and all required materials have been received.
CSU's Graduate School offers several application fee waiver opportunities. Visit their website to determine if you are eligible for a waiver.
Request one official transcript of all collegiate work completed from all institutions attended. Transcripts from Colorado State University are not required. Transcripts must be received directly from the originating institution to be considered official.
Please Note: Students may be unconditionally admitted and registered in their first semester of courses with an unofficial transcript. Official transcripts must be submitted, prior to or during your first semester, before you can register for your second semester of graduate work. Failure to meet this condition will result in your dismissal from the Graduate School.
Electronic (preferred): Digital Transcripts must be submitted by the originating institution using a secure service such as parchment, eScrip-Safe, the National Student Clearinghouse, or e-Quals. Transcripts received via emails are considered unofficial. Use institution code 4075 for Colorado State University or gradadmissions@colostate.edu if the secure service requires an email address.
Mail (if necessary) Graduate Admissions Colorado State University – Office of Admissions 1062 Campus Delivery Fort Collins, CO 80523-1062
GRE test scores are not required, but may be submitted if you feel these will strengthen your application. Submit official GRE General Test scores through the Educational Testing Service (select institution code: 4075, leave the department code blank). Scores are typically received by the University 4-6 weeks after your testing date.
View your application status at any time to ensure your application checklist is complete or to check on updates.
Once your complete application, including supporting materials, is received, the department admission committee will review your application and notify you of their decision.
Proof of English language proficiency is required for applicants from countries or United States territories where there are official languages other than (or in addition to) English. This includes the U.S. territories of American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Puerto Rico.
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